Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Dewona works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dewona
Dewona Johnson is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She works with adults who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and difficult family situations. Dewona emphasizes practical steps people can take now to feel steadier and more in control.
She encourages clients to name their strengths and build on what already works in their lives. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple strategies that fit day-to-day routines.
Background and approach
Dewona aims to make conversations straightforward and useful rather than long or confusing. Her approach is collaborative. She listens first, then helps people try new ways of reacting to stressful moments.
For anger and impulsivity she offers tools to notice triggers, pause, and choose different responses. Dewona also helps with communication problems and feelings of guilt or shame. She guides people through small behavior changes and practice exercises that improve confidence and relationships.
Taking a first step can feel hard. Dewona supports each person at their own pace and adapts the work to what they need right now. She focuses on realistic change that fits a busy life.
What Dewona works with
Everything Dewona lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dewona's practice.
How Dewona's Approaches Work Online
Dewona uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques to help people reduce reactivity and build better habits. One approach focuses on recognizing triggers and practicing pause-and-plan skills; this helps with anger, impulsivity, and moments of high stress by teaching small, repeatable actions to interrupt automatic reactions. Another common approach centers on building confidence through step-by-step behavior changes and practice exercises that improve self-esteem and motivation.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to identify goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. If an approach doesn’t fit, she adjusts the plan and tests alternatives together so progress feels manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, homework review, and quick coaching between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Dewona
What concerns does Dewona focus on?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and family-related problems, plus communication problems, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches practical skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.